บท 57: Chapter 57
Alex lifted him up in the air with the help of the ropes. "There is a limit for my patience, old man."
"S- sorry. Do what you want… just pay instead…."
Alex didn't know whether to laugh or cry at the old man's greed for gold, although he wasn't one to speak.
He let the old man down, "Sure sure… Let's go back."
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Alex spent three whole weeks learning under Asim, Horus, Maat, Cepos, Ife, Masika, Chione and Isis.
While he did, most of the subjects were similar to what he knew except Divination as the way Isis did her predictions were very different compared to Trelawny according to his knowledge.
Isis simply used a copper bowl filled with water to a certain level and then cupped her hand before filling it with water too. After that, she let the water in her hands drip while she looked into the bowl.
"Alex Jonny… that should be your name… the real name."
"Uh… close. I hope you don't share this information with the others."
"I know the consequences… Alex Jordan."
Alex was impressed as he looked at the lady who had a smirk on her face.
"Do you do this with every student you get?"
"You are my first. I rejected everyone else." She said as her face crumpled up in disgust.
"… Why?"
"Absolutely zero talent and sense for the lines of fate. Yet, they come here mocking the subject."
"Hmm… they wanted to learn the subject from you, not mock it you know."
"You wouldn't understand, child. Most of the people make a mockery of this subject. Although they can use magic unlike the muggles that you like to call, they think divination is a bogus subject."
"Why did you want to teach me, then?"
"I can see the future, child. You have the talent and you believe in the mysteries of magic. I am sure that you came here to broaden your already large knowledge sea."
"Knowledge sea?"
"It's just a saying. Who is this boy named Harry Potter?"
"Just a reckless idiot in my school…. He also well… is the child of prophecy or something. Why do you ask?"
"There are a lot of lines of fate that are clumped around him. He will face no problem in surviving some of the worst dangers."
"You don't say. Anyways, when can I start learning? You found out my name, probably my age too and now you can also see who my classmates are."
"I like your enthusiasm, boy. But I want to make a deal with you."
"Hoh? This is the first time someone wants to make a deal with me on their own accord. Alright, tell me the terms."
"I want to escape from this place. We are all being forced to work for gold by the Elder. Since I was a baby, I have been locked up here and I want to see the outside world."
"Hmm… What do I get in return?"
"All the knowledge and experiences that I have, loyalty and servitude. I will also guide you to the crown princess of Egypt who fled when we were attacked."
"… I feel like I missed something very important. What the hell happened in Egypt? The old man said that the Royals all died due to the animagi methods."
"…. They are alive. My aunt, the crown princess and a few others. The old man tricked the King into handing over the kingdom to him. Now he owns everything here."
Alex nodded and took out a parchment before writing on it. It was a simple contract that had no ulterior motives behind it.
[Alex Jordan will bring Isis out of Egypt and in return, Isis will bring him to the crown princess and teach him everything she knows.]
Isis read it once and shook her head.
"I can leave even without your help, child. I want a place to live without disturbances. Take me with you."
Alex tapped the table in front of him as he thought about having her in his home.
"Don't you think that it's a bit weird? A fully grown adult asking a child for shelter?"
"I see nothing wrong with it. You are strong. Stronger than any I've seen so far."
"Oh well, whatever."
He changed the contents of the contract and handed it to her. After reading through it, she readily signed it while Alex did the same.
"Alright… now that this is done, teach me. We will leave after a month."
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Alex and Isis left after three weeks and no one spotted them while they did so. Isis gave the directions and Alex followed them until he reached a small hut.
"Aunt Helen, Isis is here."
A young woman walked out. She had straight and silky, long black hair and light blue eyes that made Alex stare at them.
"Isis… Why did you come here? You know what will happen if that dried corpse finds out."
"Aunt Helen, I am here to take you with me. This kid will protect us and in return, you have to teach him the transformation techniques."
"Heh, this puny kid will protect the great crown princess of Egypt. Laughable!"
Alex shook his head slightly before he jumped to a height enough to reach her face before slapping her hard.
"I should've used a transformation pill before coming here. Oye Helen, your whole kingdom was taken over by the old fart. You aren't the crown princess anymore, so stop deluding yourself.
I also don't have any obligation to save you, but if you teach me the transformation technique or whatever it is called, I'll help you get the throne back from the old fart."
"Aunt Helen, please accept his terms. This is the best course of action for us."
Helen simply stared at the dark sky that was covered with a blanket of stars for a while before she sighed.
"A crown princess being slapped by a mere kid… we've really fallen. Alright, I accept your terms."
"Nice, sign this contract if you do." Said Alex as he tossed a parchment with a slight grin on his face.
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